Pay Cuts for National Guard

About a week ago the news came out that pay cuts were being considered for Iowa Guard troops that are headed to Kosovo. The Pentagon is considering cutting combat pay and some of the other benefits, as well, for Iowa National Guard Troops that are being sent to Kosovo for peacekeeping missions. This would afffect about 330 troops and could cost each soldier an estimated $1000 to $2000 a month.I cannot imagine what they are thinking of. These men are going to protect us as well as keeping the peace over there. They have been receiving what is called imminent-danger pay, a tax exemption for income, and government-paid airfare for a trip home during their tour. Soldiers' families have been told to expect those benefits to be cut off effective April 1. I think this is not the way to treat out troops. What do you think?